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Tuberous Sclerosis Complex (TSC) is a genetic condition characterized by lesions of multiple organs including the brain, kidneys, eyes, lungs, heart and skin. TSC causes a multitude of medical, developmental, and behavioral challenges in those who are affected by it. Two-thirds of individuals with TSC have no family history of the disease, so it can strike any family, at any time. The worst part of having TSC is that there is no cure… YET. In the US, at least 2 babies are born with TSC each day. This means that TSC affects about 50,000 people in the Us and 1 million worldwide. TSC is a leading known genetic cause of epilepsy and autism.

We are closer to a cure for TSC than we have ever thought we would be in 2010. The progress that has been made in the scientific community in the past few years has been phenomenal. Currently, there are several human clinical trials going on which are testing the efficacy of a certain class of drug in shrinking TSC tumors in the brain and kidneys. In addition, new clinical trials are being planned to see if the same drug would improve seizures and even cognitive levels of persons with TSC! It's not about just helping the future generations anymore! In addition, as researchers learn more about this disease, they are finding out how finding a cure for TSC would open doors to meaningful treatments for other conditions such as epilepsy, autism, cancer and diabetes that afflict millions of Americans.

"Every Child Deserves the Chance to Play Baseball" The Miracle League of Orange County, California is a baseball league for children with disabilities. The organization's mission is to:

• Promote community support and sponsorship of the Miracle League.
• Provide opportunities for children with disabilities to play Miracle League baseball, regardless of their abilities.
• Promote the construction of special facilities which meets the unique needs of Miracle League players and their families.